Among the Hidden is the first book in a projected sequence of stories about the hidden children, and Haddix continues the story of Luke and the other shadow children through several more books. Among the Imposters follows Luke as he assumes the identity of Lee Grant and enrolls in the Hendricks School for Boys. Among the Betrayed and Among the Barons continue the story of the network of hidden children.

Readers who enjoy these books may also be interested in reading other dystopia written for young adults that explore the challenges faced by other adolescents in future worlds where Utopian ideas have not worked out very well. Titles of interest include The Giver by Lois Lowry, Off the Road by Nina Bawden, River Rats by Caroline Steverman, Shade's Children by Garth Nix, and Found by June Oldham. More mature young adult readers may also find Brave...